**Gaius Cornelius Gallus (dec 31, 30 BC – jan 1, 26 BC)
Description:
Following the deaths of Cleopatra and Caesarion, Augustus brings Egypt under direct imperial control as a crown province and establishes the unique "praefectus augustalis" for the region, as opposed to the traditional senatorial governor system in other Roman provinces.Gaius Cornelius Gallus (c. 70 BC – 26 BC) is named the first prefect of Egypt and begins by subduing Upper Egypt.
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Date:
dec 31, 30 BC
jan 1, 26 BC
~ 5 years